Month: May 2014

ICON FUN … we all use them in Social Media and emails but alot of these I personally did not know how to create so when I ran across this I had to share here in my blog for everyone. If you already knew these you are younger than me and smarter than me which is a Good Thing! Those who may not know here you go and enjoy making your notes, posts and texts fun for your family and friends.

Yes that is all for now just making sure every one know how to make it fun so … until next time Keep it REAL, Real FUN that is 🙂 Brenda

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In my appearances I promised this event pics with details. Babe and Marilyn Antici our Florida Parents for so many of us at Countryside Christian Center celebrated their 60 Year Wedding Anniversary and Jacqueline hosted the event at her house doing all the work. I created only the awards ceremony where we pulled out the red carpet and had our version of Hollywood Awards … of course Babe and Marilyn won EVERY Category from looks like Babe Ruth, looks like Marilyn Monroe, Best clogger, Best Soup Chef, Best Yorkie Parents and the list goes on. A bouquet of balloon candy was given for each category.

Again thanks for Jacqeline, Vickie and Gram for all the hard work in prep, serving, cooking, cleaning and as you can see the crowd was represented. Only thing is Pastor Glenn Davis and Elaine were robbed on a few categories but then again many of us were as we GLADLY gave up for Two of the Most Awesome, Lovely, Giving and FUN people. Just never challenge Babe in a game of wii bowling, just say’en!

Until next time keep it REAL … REAL FUN that is and hope each of us make it to 60 Years Wedding Anniversary! 🙂 brenda

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A little late but still time to check out the 2014 Active or Veteran complimentary items and Thank You All for your Service to all Americans!
1. Jamba JuiceJamba Juice offers a printable coupon for a “Buy One Get One Free” smoothie or juice through Monday.
2. Amazon
Free $10 Amazon credit for Android apps and games with select gift card purchases from $20, as noted by the community deals site SlickDeals.com.
3. Hooters
Hooters will offer 10 free wings to all military, active duty, veterans and their spouses with the purchase of any drink on Memorial Day, May 26.
4. Discounted gift cards
Extra 3 percent off select gift cards through gift card swap site, Raise.com. For example, $100 Starbucks gift card can be purchased on Raise.com for $79 and a $100 Dunkin Donuts gift card can be purchased for $87. Use Slickdeals.com coupon code: SLICK3
5. Fandango
Through August 8, Visa Signature Cardholders can get “Buy One Get One Free” Fandango movie tickets Fridays.
6. Affinia Hotels
Affinia hotels in New York City and Washington, D.C., are offering a Stay and Salute package booked by June 6, 2014 for stays through July 4, 2014. The package includes up to 20 percent off the hotel’s best rate; $10 from each reservation donated to USO in support of our troops
7. Orbitz
Take 15 percent off hotel stays with promo code GETHAPPY. Book by Sunday June 1 and travel by November 15.
8. Hotels.com
Use the coupon code “moremoney” to save $50 when you spend at least $300 by June 1
9. Travelocity.com
For last-minute Memorial Day hotel stays, use promotional code MEMORIAL50 for $50 off $300 or more on a “Travelocity Rate” hotel stay by 11:59 PM PT on Monday, May 26. Travel must start by May 26. Use the code MEMORIAL100 for $100 off $1000 spent on a flight and hotel package.
10. Wendy’s
In Florida only, Wendy’s is offering a free Frosty waffle cone on Monday from 12 – 8 p.m. at participating restaurants, a spokesman for the company confirmed.
11. AAA: The American Automobile Association offers free tipsy tow service for everyone on Memorial Day weekend on Friday-Tuesday.
12. Blue Star Museum Program: Free visits to South museums for military and their families starting Monday through Labor Day.
13. Butterfly World: Free admission for active-duty and veterans through Monday plus $5 off coupon for up to six people.
14. Everglades Holiday Park: Free airboat tour and alligator show for all service members on Monday at 21940 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale.
15. Home Depot and Lowe’s: 10 percent off for veterans and their families on military holiday weekends and every day for active military and families.
16. Island Breeze Casino: Free boarding passes for veterans and active duty Military Saturday through Monday with a complimentary beverage. Sailings at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. from the Port of Palm Beach.
17. SeaWorld and Busch Gardens: Free entry to Anheuser-Busch theme parks for military and their families with the Waves of Honor program through Dec. 31.
18. Boston Market: Active military and veterans can get a 10% discount for in-restaurant orders at Boston Market restaurants during the month of May. This promotion is part of National Military Appreciation Month (May) which includes Memorial Day weekend. You must show military ID or veteran ID to get the discount.
19. Red Robin: Military personnel registered as part of the Red Robin’s Royalty program can get a free $5 appetizer with an in-restaurant purchase of at least $10 on Memorial Day (Monday, May 26). Military ID needs to be shown for the freebie.
20. Shoney’s: Active military and veterans can get a free All-American burger from Shoney’s on Memorial Day (Monday, May 26). Valid military or veteran ID is required.

Until next time keep it REAL … REAL FUN that is an Thank You ALL Military! 🙂 brenda

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WOW … what a fun day I had serving, yes serving. Those that know me know I love serving also have done events in every form since 1990 and today I had the opportunity to serve Coach Tony Dungy and Darrin Gray for an All Pro Dad event at Nielsen TV Ratings in Oldsmar, Florida.

Funny my long time Nielsen friends Amy and Denise gently reminded Darrin and Tony that they referred me to All Pro Dad as they put it “we knew her talents, heart and that she would be the perfect fit for All Pro Dad in the open position.” Well thanks from the bottom of my heart 1million times over again ladies for that along with your continued friendship. I had the opportunity to make some new contacts in Eugene at Walt Disney World, Michelle at Telmundo, Jessica the Photographer, and catching back up with Linda Perry, while ensuring Oldsmar Dignitaries rubbed elbows with Coach.

My day was even more awesome as Sweet Berry Wine (George) was there along with Jonathan which was so great to see them both but I missed Vicki Games; Daniel and Jeremy would have made the day complete.

It was a great event on Driving Innovations through Diversity and I learned a lot on different cultures, traditions, work ethics and purchasing facts. Proof you never know too much keep an open mind and learn while you grow!

As always the day ended with pics then autographing items for all attendees. I knew I might be in trouble when Coach was autographing items and I grabbed a fresh marker to ensure the pics being autographed could be easily visible … of course you know me I apologized as soon as I realized what I did as the ole Brenda mode kicked in to just getting the job done, sorry Jordan again.

So great to serve such a humble, giving, believer and well know person like Coach but like I told him I miss helping with their kids as we all so often did when Coach would come into All Pro Dad Family First offices. Good time, good memories, new memories and more fun in the future. I just wanted to blog – share my excitement – whatever you want to call it as this is one of the top days in 2014 for me.

Until next time keep it Real … REAL FUN that is and remember it’s more fun to give than to receive so try it! FUN FUN FUN … Real Fun, Brenda 🙂